Division with Arrays

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It tells us how many times one number is contained within another.

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What is an array in math?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to help visualize multiplication and division.

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What does the division sentence 20 ÷ 5 = 4 mean?

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It means that when you divide 20 into 5 equal parts, each part has 4.

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How can you represent 12 ÷ 2 = 6 with an array?

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You can create an array with 2 rows and 6 columns, showing that 12 items are divided into 2 equal groups.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. If 3 x 4 = 12, then 12 ÷ 4 = 3.

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What does the division sentence 24 ÷ 4 = 6 represent?

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It represents that 24 can be divided into 4 equal groups, with each group containing 6.

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How do you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get the original number.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem, showing how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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What does it mean if a division problem has a remainder?

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A remainder is what is left over after dividing when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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How can you use arrays to solve division problems?

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You can use arrays to visualize how many groups can be made from a total number, helping to find the quotient.